Variations in Physical Landscape (Edexcel GCSE Geography B)

Exam Questions

40 mins6 questions
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Study Figure 1 which is a photograph of a landscape in southern England.

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Figure 1

Identify which one of the following is the most likely rock type of this landscape.

A

Granite

B

Schist

C

Chalk

D

Clay

1b1 mark

Identify which one of the following is an igneous rock.

A

Granite

B

Schist

C

Chalk

D

Clay

1c2 marks

Explain one difference in the climates of uplands and lowlands in the UK.

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Analyse Figure 4a and Figure 4b which show data about the climate and land use of Scotland.

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Figure 4a

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Figure 4b

  • Figure 4a shows the annual average precipitation for Scotland.

  • Figure 4b shows the land use of Scotland.

Assess the influence of precipitation on land use in Scotland.

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Study Figure 1 which shows a photograph of a UK landscape.

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Figure 1

i)

Identify the physical landscape shown.

(1)

A

An upland that has been glaciated.

B

A lowland that has not been glaciated.

C

A lowland that has been glaciated.

D

An upland that has not been glaciated.

ii)

Which one of the following is the most likely location of this landscape?

(1)

A

South-East England

B

East Anglia

C

South-West England

D

North-West Scotland

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Explain one way in which weathering affects slopes.

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Study Figure 1 which is a photograph of a landscape in Cumbria, northern England.

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Figure 1

Identify which one of the following is the best description of the distribution of woodland.

(1)

A

It is found only on the highest ground

B

It is mostly on steep valley slopes

C

It is mostly on flatter ground

D

It is found in all areas

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Identify which one of the following is a region of the UK dominated by igneous rocks.

A

The south-east of England

B

The north-west of Scotland

C

The east of England

D

The south of Wales

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Explain one characteristic of sedimentary rocks.

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Analyse Figure 4 which shows selected glaciated and unglaciated landscapes in the UK.

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Assess the varied impact of glaciation on the landscape of the United Kingdom.

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5a1 mark

Study Figure 1 which is a diagram of changes to a landscape in southern England.

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Figure 1

Identify which one of the following is the most likely reason why this landscape has changed.

A

Weathering

B

Volcanic eruptions

C

Sea-level rise

D

River erosion

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Identify which one of the following is a weathering process.

A

Freeze-thaw

B

Abrasion

C

Deposition

D

Slumping

5c2 marks

Explain one impact of glaciation on the landscape of the UK.

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Analyse Figure 4a and Figure 4b, which show data about the distribution of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the British Isles and its relief.

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Figure 4a

Figure 4a shows the distribution of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the British Isles.

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Figure 4b

Figure 4b shows the relief of the British Isles.

Assess the influence of geology on the landscape of the UK.

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